1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Opel Admiral

To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 415 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Alfa Romeo 75 1972 Opel Admiral
Make Alfa Romeo Opel
Model 75 Admiral
Year Released 1991 1972
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1567 cc 2784 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 80 L


 

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